Motorsport

Syarifuddin armed for Assen assault despite arm pain

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian racer Syarifuddin Azman (pic) has about a week to recover from an arm pain before heading to the next round of the World Super­bike Championship.

Diving

Double mission means extra workload for diver Priestley

KUALA LUMPUR: There's no slacking off for young diver Elvis Priestley Clement (pic) as he is redoubling his efforts to qualify for the Thailand SEA Games and also the World Aquatics Championships this year.

Golf

Some-Ting special

PETALING JAYA: Mirabel Ting (pic) has achieved a remarkable milestone for Malaysian golf, moving up to second spot in the world amateur rankings.

Football

On-loan Ramadhan an effective predator on the flanks for the Cats

PETALING JAYA: Ramadhan Sai­fullah (pic) has found his wings in Kuching City, reminding people why he was one of the most promising wingers in Malaysian football in the past.

Football

Former J-League player wants Deer to go for maximum points in final three ties

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan are determined to finish their season on a high note as they aim for maximum points in their final three games to assure fans of a brighter future.

Tennis

ATP roundup: Top seeds challenged in Marrakech

No. 1 seed Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands needed three sets to advance to the quarterfinals, while No. 2 seed Lorenzo Sonego of Italy was ousted at the Grand Prix Hassan II on Thursday in Marrakech, Morocco.

Football

Soccer-Fernandez steers Chelsea back into top four with 1-0 win over Spurs

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday thanks to a goal by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, boosting their hopes of a return to the Champions League as they climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League.

Football

Soccer-Misfiring United seek revival and rare double in Manchester derby

(Reuters) -Manchester United can claim a league double over Manchester City for the first time in five years and Ruben Amorim needs that victory more than ever in a season where the club are headed for their worst finish in Premier League history.

Rugby

Rugby-Worcester to join expanded English Championship three years after going bust

LONDON (Reuters) -Worcester Warriors are set for a return to top-level rugby as part of an expanded second-tier Championship of 14 teams, the RFU announced on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Leaders Barcelona face Betis test as LaLiga title race hots up

(Reuters) - LaLiga leaders Barcelona's 21-game unbeaten run will face a test on Saturday when they host a Real Betis side who have already stunned the Catalans' Madrid title rivals Real and Atletico.

Football

Soccer-Napoli's Serie A title pursuit faces resurgent Bologna test

(Reuters) -Napoli's pursuit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan will face a severe test on Monday when they travel to in-form Bologna, who have revived their own top-four aspirations.

Football

Soccer-Global football boss Infantino hopeful of Russia return

(Reuters) -FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he hoped Russia could rejoin the global football world soon, as it would signify that the war in Ukraine was over.

Football

Soccer-Olympiakos chairman Marinakis to stand trial over sports violence case

ATHENS (Reuters) - Olympiakos chairman Evangelos Marinakis and four board members will stand trial on misdemeanour charges as part of a probe into sports violence, legal sources said on Thursday following a decision by a Greek judicial council.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal lose injured defender Gabriel for rest of the season

(Reuters) -Arsenal defender Gabriel will sit out the rest of the season after having surgery on his hamstring, the Premier League club said on Thursday in a major blow to Mikel Arteta's side.

Football

Soccer-Sports Council allows Olmo and Victor to play for Barca until end of season

(Reuters) -Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) on Thursday upheld an appeal filed by Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor which will allow them to play for the club until the end of the season, a decision LaLiga said they would appeal.

Cricket

Cricket-Gujarat pace bowler Rabada returns to South Africa for personal reasons

(Reuters) -South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has left the Gujarat Titans squad to return to his country due to personal reasons, the Indian Premier League (IPL) team said on Thursday.

Tennis

Tennis-Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for makeover ahead of 2027 Championships

LONDON (Reuters) -One of the most atmospheric locations at Wimbledon is set for a makeover with the All England Club announcing plans on Thursday for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Brignone's leg fractures and ACL rupture in crash cloud Italy's Olympic hopes

(Reuters) -Italy's Olympic medal hopeful Federica Brignone, fresh from claiming the overall World Cup skiing crown, suffered multiple leg fractures and ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament, crashing in the giant slalom at the Italian Championships on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Good to see PGMOL acknowledge mistakes, says Slot on Tarkowski tackle

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was good to see the refereeing body PGMOL admit the decision not to send off Everton's James Tarkowski in Wednesday's derby was wrong, with the Dutchman adding that mistakes are not uncommon in the Premier League.

Badminton

Poser over Pearly-Thinaah's future at BAM

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's future with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) still remains to be seen as they are yet to sign a new contract with the governing body.